Deciding on whether to buy a product like NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens or perhaps NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens vs NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5

NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens specs

NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens
 NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5 specs

NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom

Lens type: Zoom

Lens category: Standard

Lens category: Telephoto

Compatibility: Nikon FX mount

Compatibility: Nikon FX mount

Image stabilisation: Vibration Reduction (VR II)

Image stabilisation: Vibration Reduction II (VR II)

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 24 – 120 mm

Focal length: 28 – 300 mm

Maximum aperture: f/4

Maximum aperture: f/3.5 – f/5.6

Minimum aperture: f/22

Minimum aperture: f/22 – f/38

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Minimum focusing distance: 0.45 m

Minimum focusing distance: 0.50 m

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 17 elements in 13 groups

Elements and grouping: 19 elements in 14 groups

Special elements: ED glass elements x 2

Special elements: – ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass x 2
– Aspherical lens elements x 3

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Filter diameter: 77 mm

Filter diameter: 77 mm

Silent focusing: Yes

Silent focusing: Yes

Internal focusing: Yes

Weather sealed: Yes

Special features: Super Integrated Coating

Zoom lock: Yes

GENERAL

GENERAL

Box contents: – Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4G ED VR Standard Zoom Lens
– LC-77 snap-on front lens cap
– LF-4 rear lens cap
– HB-53 bayonet lens hood
– CL1218 flexible lens pouch

Box contents: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Telephoto Zoom Lens

Dimensions: 84 x 103.5 mm (D x L)

Dimensions: 83 x 115 mm (D x L)

Weight: 710 g

Weight: 800 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £1149

Price: £849

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens or NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens, which is the Lenses category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Nikon and Nikon, the average was £495.71 for Nikon, £495.71 for Nikon. The max for each was £2416/£2416 and minimum was £11.99/£11.99

Price analysis of NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Price analysis of NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5

  • NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for portraiture
  • Compatible with Nikon FX mount
  • Aperture range: f/4.0 – f/22
  • Image stabilisation
  • Silent focus
  • For stunning zoom shots, consider the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Standard Zoom Lens, compatible with Nikon FX mount cameras. Standard zoom With this NIKKOR lens, you’ll be able to capture stunning images. It delivers a broader depth of field and helps to add more drama to your photos with a 5x zoom ratio that ranges from wideangle to telephoto. It features two extra-low dispersion glass elements which bring more to your photographs. They minimise chromatic aberration and add superior contrast so you can be sure that the final results will be truly stunning. There are also three aspherical lens elements which help to improve optical performance. These elements reduce distortion of images, particularly at the periphery, keeping images sharp. You can also switch quickly and easily between autofocus and manual operation, providing you with plenty of photographic options. Stable shooting Use the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 and shoot with more freedom thanks to the VR II system that helps to counteract movement as you shoot letting you shoot without a tripod or support up to 3.5 stops slower. With the built-in Silent Wave Motor, exclusive to Nikon, you’ll be sure to get accurate shots without noise. It enables high speed autofocusing so you’ll be able to take crisp and clear photos, whilst reducing noise – perfect when you’re taking photos of a flighty subject and ideal for zooming in when recording in video mode. Reduced ghosting This AF-S DX-NIKKOR Zoom Lens includes high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC). This coating allows you to take photos with superior colour and reduce ghosting and flare while you shoot. With a compact and lightweight design that makes it easy to hold and take along with the rest of your kit, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Standard Zoom Lens is perfectly designed for your photography needs.
  • Product codes: 18208021932
  • NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5
  • Ideal for sports & wildlife
  • Compatible with Nikon FX mount
  • Aperture range: f/3.5 – f/38
  • Image stabilisation
  • Incorporate the fantastic Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Telephoto Zoom Lens into your photographic kit and take stunning photos in every situation.Versatile shootingReduce the number of different lenses you carry on a shoot with this remarkably versatile lens that ranges from wide-angle to telephoto zoom with consistently high results.Performing well throughout its range, this carefully crafted optic spans the most commonly used focal lengths, making it ideal for every day shooting.An ultra-high 10.7x zoom puts you closer to the action for long shots and landscapes, with 28 mm at the opposite end being suited to interior shoots and more up-close and personal snaps.Exceptional performanceComprising 19 elements arranged in 14 groups, this compact lens is crammed with features to help the serious amateur achieve professional results within a small frame.The AF-S 28-300 mm Telephoto Lens boasts Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating which helps to reduce ghosting and image flare allowing for clearer shots with uniform colour balance, even in bright light.Precision ground aspherical elements produce exceptionally sharp images while reducing lens aberrations, even at wider apertures, for supreme shooting versatility on the go.You can also shoot at wider angles without the typical image distortion to lend a more accurate and less exaggerated feel to your wide-angle photography. Designed with space in mind, this Internal Focussing Nikkor lens keeps the lens barrel in place while the internal elements rearrange, changing the focus of the lens without changing its size.Steady shootingThe NIKKOR AF-S 28-300 mm Telephoto Zoom also incorporates Nikon’s improved Vibration Reduction II technology. Get the shots you want with less blurring.Shoot in lower light and get fantastic shots at dusk and even at night without resorting to a tripod with this responsive and adaptive lens.Add a new dimension to your photography and shoot photos like the professionals with the fantastically versatile Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Telephoto Zoom Lens.
  • Product codes: 18208021918

What’s better NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens or NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5?

There are obviously a number of differences between NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens and NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £1149 cost of NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens is closer to the expectation you had than the £849 pricep point of NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens and NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 mm f/3.5 scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Lenses as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm f/4 SWM Telephoto Zoom Lens



Rating:
9.50 out of
10